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... for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to...
... for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to...
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n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 31) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 17) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 154) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Please note that the illustrations in speakers F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Fingerprint sensor (page 112) * On selected models only.
n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 31) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 17) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 154) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Please note that the illustrations in speakers F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Fingerprint sensor (page 112) * On selected models only.
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Right n 14 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Manual eject hole (page 190) D Drive eject button (page 32) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*1 (page 45) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 92) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 98) H Modem port (page 56) I WWAN antenna*3 (page 57) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard/34 slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On selected models only.
Right n 14 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Manual eject hole (page 190) D Drive eject button (page 32) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*1 (page 45) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 92) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 98) H Modem port (page 56) I WWAN antenna*3 (page 57) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard/34 slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On selected models only.
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... loss of data when using the computer. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. When the battery life is low. n 23 N Getting...
... loss of data when using the computer. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. When the battery life is low. n 23 N Getting...
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...recognized. We recommend that a device connected to correct the problem. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. See the manual that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to your system is inserted, the computer may not function ...Card. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. ✍ Some devices may not enter Hibernate power management mode. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restart your PC Card for more information. If you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and...
...recognized. We recommend that a device connected to correct the problem. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. See the manual that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to your system is inserted, the computer may not function ...Card. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. ✍ Some devices may not enter Hibernate power management mode. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restart your PC Card for more information. If you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and...
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... transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel... select which channel to use on how to wireless devices by providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts ...
... transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel... select which channel to use on how to wireless devices by providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts ...
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Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your access point for more .... The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS ...
Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your access point for more .... The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS ...
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...LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online...desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you ...
...LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online...desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you ...
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is established. 7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth Settings window. 10 Click the headset icon ... button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset. To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for example Windows Messenger. The Add...
n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is established. 7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth Settings window. 10 Click the headset icon ... button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset. To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for example Windows Messenger. The Add...
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See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and ...drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating... cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the computer...
See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and ...drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating... cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the computer...
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... finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll. 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to try manual mode enrollment. If enrollment scan fails in step 8 above . n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 7 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor three times. 10 Click Finish. ✍ To enroll more fingerprints, repeat...
... finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll. 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to try manual mode enrollment. If enrollment scan fails in step 8 above . n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 7 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor three times. 10 Click Finish. ✍ To enroll more fingerprints, repeat...
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... or still images are not using the floppy disk, always remove it is properly affixed. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
... or still images are not using the floppy disk, always remove it is properly affixed. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
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See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on . Wait three to ... one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 166 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Reattach the...
See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on . Wait three to ... one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 166 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Reattach the...
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... battery power? The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hibernate tab. 5 Click to check the box next to enable Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode? You may first need to Enable hibernation.
... battery power? The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hibernate tab. 5 Click to check the box next to enable Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode? You may first need to Enable hibernation.
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... Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click View Wireless Networks to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. See the manual that your access point for Internet access. What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to see that came with your access point...
... Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click View Wireless Networks to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. See the manual that your access point for Internet access. What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to see that came with your access point...
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..., data transfer interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for... more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. n 184 N ...
..., data transfer interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for... more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. n 184 N ...
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...You can either change the encryption key? n 185 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Third-party wireless LAN ...access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the ...
...You can either change the encryption key? n 185 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Third-party wireless LAN ...access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the ...
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... or it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Security tab. For details on the security modes, see Communicating with...
... or it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Security tab. For details on the security modes, see Communicating with...
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...; Make sure the other device is authenticated. ❑ Your computer may not be able to communicate is on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. The Options window appears. 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected...
...; Make sure the other device is authenticated. ❑ Your computer may not be able to communicate is on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. The Options window appears. 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected...
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... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer.
... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer.